V8 juice

[kwilli8 8]

6 weeks post op. Not getting my vege's in but never was a fan of them anyway. Anyone have any thoughts about V8 products?

[Lallylocks 111]

I'd check with your nutritionist...juices trnd to be very calorie-rich for the amount of nutrients they provide...even veggie juice. I can't imagine you'd be able to have very much.

[moose18201 24]

My nut said i can drink v8 pre and post opt. I'm on day 8 of pre op. Surgery is mon. I just met with surgical team and nut last mon. That is when they gave me my pre op menu. V8 is right at the top

[Lallylocks 111]

No kidding? Huh. It's been interesting learning about all the different meal plans both pre- and post-op.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

Original V8 according to their website (http://www.v8juice.com/Products.aspx) has 10 carbs, 6 sugars and 2 grams of Protein in an 8 oz serving. I would probably dump if I drank these with that many carbs. And I don't like to drink my calories except Protein shakes.

I'm not a big fan of veggies either. After I eat the 4 oz or so of a Protein (or a 20 gram shake) at a meal, I don't have room for more than 2-3 baby carrots or a couple of bites of squash or maybe a couple of bites of broccoli. I wouldn't eat those things before surgery but now, with such a small portion, it doesn't bother me to eat a bite or two. And even with just that small amount of veggies, my labs all came back good at 3 months.

So, maybe give those veggies another try -- just a bite or two really.

[carolk36 142]

I love V8 and have been drinking it from the beginning. It's my go to if I'm running short on Protein at the end of the day and I feel like I just can't eat more. I'll mix a scoop of my favorite protein and I'm set. I love it since it's not sweet!

[kwilli8 8]

Just picked up the V8 low sodium. 2 full servings vege's each can. 11 oz can. 70 calories, 0 fat, sodium 200, carbs 15 and 3 Protein. Going to give it a try! Thanks everyone!